Disco in the Library: Recent Episodes
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Come join Megan and her featured guests during the perfect lunchtime listen as they discuss topics that range from HIPAA Violations to Financial Tips for employees of Southern Ohio Medical Center. You may wonder where the "disco" comes in. Disco means "I learn" in Latin. Therefore, we have Disco (I learn) in the Library. We hope you learn something along the way!
This is the first of a planned series of lectures geared toward pediatrics in the urgent or acute care setting. Dr. Daniel Scherzer, ED attending at Nationwide Children's Hospital, will be presenting on the pediatric assessment to address these objectives: understand vs as contextual, adopt a set of discharge criteria, and manage and communicate uncertainty.
On this episode of DITL, Megan spoke with Bethany Wilson, Safety Specialist, Stefan Greene, Worksite Safety Manager, and Chrsity Timberlake, Director of Patient Safety about Safety Month and some informative themes that they have and will be educating staff on throughout the month of June.
On this episode of DITL, Megan spoke with Seth Lemons, SOMC staff nurse, and they discussed the new Gratitude Garden at SOMC. Seth shared about the beginnings of this idea, current happenings in the garden, and how staff can get involved. If you have questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Seth at LemonsS@somc.org or check out the SOMC Gratitude Garden Facebook group.
On this episode of DITL, I spoke with Bethany Wilson, Safety Specialist, as she shared some tips and key things to look out for in your department to prepare for environmental tours. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Bethany at wilsonb@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, Dr. Jesse Houghton, SOMC Gastroenterologist joins Megan for an information-filled episode as they discuss the importance of screenings, concerning symptoms and what services SOMC Gastroenterology Associates offers right here in our home town.
If you want to schedule an appointment with SOMC Gastroenterology Associates, you can call their office directly at 740-356-6828 or call 740-356-CARE (2273).
In this episode of DITL, we are taking a deeper look into the role of an Athletic Trainer with my guest, Leslie Mack, Lead Athletic Trainer. We discuss upcoming sports physical opportunities, what inspired Leslie to become an AT, a recent opportunity she and another AT had at a local sporting event, and some advice for students thinking about becoming an AT.
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Leslie at Mackl@somc.org.
For more information on the SOMC Sports Motion Program: https://www.somc.org/programs/sports/
To apply for an Athletic Trainer position at SOMC, please visit: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/somc#/results?whereControl=radius&what=Athletic%20trainer
In this episode of DITL, Ashley Salyers, Workforce Development Educator, presents session 7 of Preceptor 101: The Struggling Orientee.
While this is focused on nursing preceptorship, it will apply to all preceptors at SOMC. Nursing Preceptors will be able to earn CEs by listening to the episodes in their entirety and completing a test on Net Learning. The test for this episode is now live in NetLearning and is worth 1 CE. If you have any questions about Nursing Preceptorship, please contact Ashley at SalyersA@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, Ashley Salyers, Workforce Development Educator, presents session 5 of Preceptor 101: Prioritization and Communication.
While this is focused on nursing preceptorship, it will apply to all preceptors at SOMC. Nursing Preceptors will be able to earn CEs by listening to the episodes in their entirety and completing a test on Net Learning. The test for this episode is now live in NetLearning and is worth 1 CE. If you have any questions about Nursing Preceptorship, please contact Ashley at SalyersA@somc.org.
Hi everyone!! This episode is a reflection and update on my first year in the Medical Library. Thank you to all of our listeners! Here's to growing more next year.
In this episode of DITL, Ashley Salyers, Workforce Development Educator, presents session 4 of Preceptor 101: Organizing Your Clinical Day.
While this is focused on nursing preceptorship, it will apply to all preceptors at SOMC. Nursing Preceptors will be able to earn CEs by listening to the episodes in their entirety and completing a test on Net Learning. The test for this episode is now live in NetLearning and is worth 1 CE. If you have any questions about Nursing Preceptorship, please contact Ashley at SalyersA@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, Ashley Salyers, Workforce Development Educator, presents session 3 of Preceptor 101: Critical Thinking.
While this is focused on nursing preceptorship, it will apply to all preceptors at SOMC. Nursing Preceptors will be able to earn CEs by listening to the episodes in their entirety and completing a test on Net Learning. The test for this episode is now live in NetLearning and is worth 1 CE. If you have any questions about Nursing Preceptorship, please contact Ashley at SalyersA@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, join me and my guest Steelee Jordan, Manager of Employee Relations, Susie Utley, Director of HIM, and Christy Timberlake, Director of Patient Safety as we continue our HR series and finish up the second episode on the importance of HIPAA, the investigation and reporting process. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Steelee at Jordansd@somc.org, Susie at UtleyS@somc.org or Christy at Timberck@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, join me and my guest Steelee Jordan, Manager of Employee Relations, Susie Utley, Director of HIM, and Christy Timberlake, Director of Patient Safety as we continue our HR series with part one of two on the importance of HIPAA. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Steelee at Jordansd@somc.org, Susie at UtleyS@somc.org or Christy at Timberck@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, Ashley Salyers, Workforce Development Educator, presents session 2 of Preceptor 101: Teaching & Learning Strategies.
While this is focused on nursing preceptorship, it will apply to all preceptors at SOMC. Nursing Preceptors will be able to earn CEs by listening to the episodes in their entirety and completing a test on Net Learning. The test for this episode is now live in NetLearning and is worth 1 CE. If you have any questions about Nursing Preceptorship, please contact Ashley at SalyersA@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, we will talk about Fall Sport Clinics with Brad Zieber, Adm. Dir. Of Community Health & Wellness and LIFE Centers. All student athletes are invited to the Saturday Sports Clinics held every Saturday beginning August 20 and continuing throughout the fall sports season.
The sports clinics will be in the SOMC Orthopedic Associates office located at 1711 27th Street in the Braunlin Building, Suite 202 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. All are asked to arrive by 10:30 pm. No appointment is necessary.
For more information, please call 740-356-1709 or check out the SOMC Sports Motion Facebook page.
In this episode of DITL, we are talking about the SOMC LIFE Centers Member Appreciation Week! My guest is Shaye Coburn, Wellness Operations Manager. Shaye and I discussed the upcoming LC Member Appreciation week that will take place August 22-27.
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Shaye at coburns@somc.org .
In this episode of DITL, my guest Amy Montgomery, Workforce Development Educator, and I discuss the importance of education at SOMC and some tips to ensure that you are getting it completed on time. If you have any questions about this episode, please contact Amy at montgoma@somc.org.
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In this episode of DITL, we are introducing a new series, Preceptor 101. This series is presented by Ashley Salyers, Workforce Development Educator.
While this is focused on nursing preceptorship, it will apply to all preceptors at SOMC. Nursing Preceptors will be able to earn CEs by listening to the episodes in their entirety and completing a test on Net Learning. The test for this episode is now live in NetLearning and is worth 1 CE. If you have any questions about Nursing Preceptorship, please contact Ashley at SalyersA@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, my guest Tabitha Crank, Community Health & Wellness Clinical Educator, and I talk about some community programs that are offered by SOMC and what we're doing at farmer's markets and fairs this summer. If you have any questions about the programs we discussed in this episode, please call SOMC Community Health & Wellness at 740-356-2552.
In this episode of DITL, join me as I discuss what corrective action is, the process, and some tips for leaders with Steelee Jordan, Manager of Employee Relations, and Ken Applegate, Director of HR. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Steelee at Jordansd@somc.org or Ken at Appgatek@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, my guest Brady Carter, Medical Staff Service Line Manager, and I will be talking about his and Ethan McCarty's new podcast, SOMC Leadership on the Go, and our teaming up to create the SOMC Podcast Channel. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Brady at carterba@somc.org or at somconthego@somc.org.
On this episode of DITL, I will be talking with Bethany Wilson, Safety Specialist, and Stefan Green, Worksite Safety Manager about how to be prepared for JC from a safety perspective. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Bethany at wilsonb@somc.org or Stefan at greenes@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, we will be discussing Medication Management standards for in-patient and out-patient settings with Rory Phillips, Director of Pharmacy and Respiratory Services. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Rory at phillipr@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, I will be talking with our SOMC Infection Preventionists, Sarah Pascal and Todd Riffitt. Todd and Sarah walk through the correct steps of some processes and provide a lot of great information to help you prepare for the Joint Commission survey. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Sarah at pascals@somc.org or Todd at riffittt@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, we will be discussing the Joint Commission Survey and the process behind the survey with my guest David Richard, Director of Performance Improvement & CIS. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact David at richarda@somc.org.
On this episode of DITL we will be talking with Brad Zieber, Adm. Dir. Of Community Health & Wellness and LIFE Centers about Sports Physicals that will be available for free the month of May.
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Brad at zieberb@somc.org. For more information about the Sports Physicals, check out the SOMC Sports Motion Facebook page.
In this episode of DITL, we are talking about the Employee Assistance Program with Lori Guinn, EAP Outpatient Counselor/LISW, and Sara Blankenship, Manager of EHW. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Lori at guinnl@somc.org or Sara at blankesj@somc.org
In this episode of DITL, we will be discussing Substance Abuse aka Drug Diversion, and how employees can identify and report this situation with Steelee Jordan, Manager of Employee Relations and Sara Blankenship, Manager of Employee Health and Wellness. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Steelee at jordansd@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, we will be discussing PTO in detail with Steelee Jordan, Manager of Employee Relations, and Crystal Keller, Manager of HRIS. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Steelee at jordansd@somc.org or Crystal at Kellerc@somc.org.
On this episode of DITL, we are celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month. I will be talking with Carolyn Porter, Program Director, and learning about the role of an Occupational Therapist.
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Carolyn at Porterc@somc.org.
On this episode of DITL, we are celebrating National Nutrition Month and will be talking with Karen Bowe, SOMC Clinical Dietitian about healthy meal planning. Including Plate Method Meal Planning, the Mediterranean Diet and the DASH Diet.
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Karen at Bowek@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL, we are taking a deeper look into the role of an Athletic Trainer with my guest, Leslie Mack, Lead Athletic Trainer. We discuss the schools that our SOMC ATs serve, how to become an AT, the SOMC Sports Motion Program, and some job opportunities for ATs at SOMC.
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Leslie at Mackl@somc.org.
For more information on the SOMC Sports Motion Program: https://www.somc.org/programs/sports/
To apply for an Athletic Trainer position at SOMC, please visit: https://www.somc.org/find-a-job/
On this episode of DITL, we are celebrating National Athletic Training Month! My guest is Brad Zieber, Adm. Dir. Of Community Health & Wellness and LIFE Centers. We will be talking about his work with our ATs and why they are an important asset to SOMC and our community.
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Brad at zieberb@somc.org .
In this episode of DITL we are celebrating National Nutrition Month and will be talking with Karen Bowe, SOMC Clinical Dietitian about putting helpful nutrients in your diet, 80/20 focus, and setting smart goals.
Here are some details about the upcoming events that Karen talks about in the episode:
March 8th at 1pm- Cultural Flavors presentation at Portsmouth Public Library
March 16th from 12pm-1pm outside the Cafeteria- St. Patrick's Day green smoothie taste testing
March 22nd at 11am- Cultural Flavors presentation at SOMC Portsmouth LIFE Center
March 24th At 10am- SOMC Portsmouth LIFE Center after yoga- Find Your Inner-Peas and Namaste for a Snack
If you have any questions about what we discussed today please contact Karen at Bowek@somc.org.
To request a topic that you would like to learn more about please email somcmedicallibrary@somc.org.
In this episode of DITL we will be discussing the Family Medical Leave Act aka FMLA with Steelee Jordan, Employee Relation Specialist, and Sara Blankenship, Manager of Employee Health and Wellness. If you have any questions about anything we discussed in today's episode, please contact Steelee at jordansd@somc.org or Sara at blankesj@somc.org.
Come join Megan and her featured guests during the perfect lunchtime listen as they discuss topics that range from HIPAA Violations to Financial Tips for employees of Southern Ohio Medical Center. You may wonder where the "disco" comes in. Disco means "I learn" in Latin. Therefore, we have Disco (I learn) in the Library. We hope you learn something along the way!